Author Topic: 4/12/2010: Astros at Jakes (Read 10521 times)

MusicMan · « **on:** April 12, 2010, 03:11:29 pm »

Somebody put this anthem singer out of his misery. Carl Lewis called up and said he sucked.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:14:03 pm »

Roseanne started howling.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:22:29 pm »

AB R H RBI HR BB K SB LOB Season Avg
M. Bourn cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .318
T. Manzella ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
H. Pence rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .095
C. Lee lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .130
G. Blum 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .176
P. Feliz 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .292
K. Matsui 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
H. Quintero c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143
W. Rodriguez p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

St. Louis
AB R H RBI HR BB K SB LOB Season Avg
S. Schumaker 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
R. Ludwick rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143
A. Pujols 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .375
M. Holliday lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .423
Y. Molina c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .278
C. Rasmus cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .357
D. Freese 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222
B. Ryan ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .111
A. Wainwright p

MusicMan · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:24:05 pm »

MB leads off with a grounder behind 2b, Ryan tries the 360 throw but can't beat Bourn.

MusicMan · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:25:39 pm »

MB just beats the Molina throw to steal second; Manzella bunts foul on a 2-1 count.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:26:24 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 03:25:39 pm

MB just beats the Molina throw to steal second; Manzella bunts foul on a 2-1 count.

I'm listening to the radio, and that hasnt' happened yet.

MusicMan · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:26:35 pm »

Mazella one-hopper to Wainwright, MB unable to move up.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:27:56 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 03:26:35 pm

Mazella one-hopper to Wainwright, MB unable to move up.

On the radio, Manzella hasn't attempted the bunt yet... I gotta quit reading the GZ.

chuck · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:28:08 pm »

Hunter's 9-26 versus Wainwright career. That must explain his batting third.

MusicMan · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:28:34 pm »

Pence flies to RF, Bourn tags to third.

MusicMan · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:29:02 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 12, 2010, 03:27:56 pm

On the radio, Manzella hasn't attempted the bunt yet... I gotta quit reading the GZ.

I'm watching live and in living color.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:29:13 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 12, 2010, 03:28:08 pm

Hunter's 9-26 versus Wainwright career. That must explain his batting third.

It certainly isn't his stirling .095 BA!

MusicMan · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:30:31 pm »

Lee strikes out, AGAIN. Now 1 for his last 20.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:30:53 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 03:29:02 pm

I'm watching live and in living color.

Well, Bourn just stole 2B.

MusicMan · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:31:17 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 12, 2010, 03:30:53 pm

Well, Bourn just stole 2B.

Tell the telegraph operator to keep up.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:33:54 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 03:30:31 pm

Lee strikes out, AGAIN. Now 1 for his last 20.

He's really starting to get on my nerves.

MusicMan · « **Reply #16 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:36:33 pm »

"Skip" leads off with a soft single in front of Pence.
Ludwick smacks the next pitch into LF, 1st and 2nd.
Pujols lines 0-2 pitch to LF, Schumaker scores, Ludwick caught in rundown, Pujols advances to 2b.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #17 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:38:34 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 03:36:33 pm

"Skip" leads off with a soft single in front of Pence.
Ludwick smacks the next pitch into LF, 1st and 2nd.
Pujols lines 0-2 pitch to LF, Schumaker scores, Ludwick caught in rundown, Pujols advances to 2b.

Road Wandy? I thought the Astros ditched him last year.

MusicMan · « **Reply #18 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:40:06 pm »

1 out, 1 on:
Holliday bounces to SS, nice backhand by Manzella for the out, runner holds
Molina pops to Lee, inning over.

1 run, 3 hits, 1 LOB.

End 1, Jakes 1-0.

MusicMan · « **Reply #19 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:41:02 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on April 12, 2010, 03:38:34 pm

Road Wandy? I thought the Astros ditched him last year.

The leadoff hit was pretty soft, and he made a mistake to Pujols that fortunately did not end up in the seats. Let's not panic yet.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #20 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:41:37 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 03:28:34 pm

Pence flies to RF, Bourn tags to third.

So now his BA is below the Tanked Commander's BAC.

MusicMan · « **Reply #21 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:42:42 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on April 12, 2010, 03:41:37 pm

So now his BA is below the Tanked Commander's BAC.

Hush. Pam is busy designing his next promo.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:43:34 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 03:41:02 pm

The leadoff hit was pretty soft, and he made a mistake to Pujols that fortunately did not end up in the seats. Let's not panic yet.

Agreed.

MusicMan · « **Reply #23 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:50:02 pm »

Blum flies to CF
Feliz singles through the left side, shouldda hit third.
Kaz grounds one just foul under Pujols' glove; lines to deep CF, caught by Rasums, who shows a nice fluid stride chasing it down.
Q works a walk to roll over the lineup
(PS... the umpire appears to be very generous with the curve on the right-hand batter's side of the plate)
(PPS... just the sixth walk of the season for the Astros)
Wandy K looking (see PS)

Jacksonian · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:50:21 pm »

I just noticed that the Astros have exactly 3 guys in the lineup today hitting over .200.

MusicMan · « **Reply #25 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:51:01 pm »

Also... Gameday pitch f/x disagrees wtih me, shows those curves catching plenty of plate.

Matt · « **Reply #26 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:54:51 pm »

How many double plays does that make this year?

MusicMan · « **Reply #27 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:55:15 pm »

Rasmus reaches on E3... Blum distracted by a portion of the bat barrell
Astros turn a pretty 6-4-3... that ball was not in Manzella's glove long
Ryan bouncer down 3b line, nice play by Feliz, inning over

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #28 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:58:37 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on April 12, 2010, 03:50:21 pm

I just noticed that the Astros have exactly 3 guys in the lineup today hitting over .200.

We're on a roll.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #29 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:59:31 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 12, 2010, 03:58:37 pm

We're on a roll.

Best of all one of them is a no-hit all-glove shortstop.

Matt · « **Reply #30 on:** April 12, 2010, 03:59:47 pm »

Its nice to see Bourn is hitting well even if he did just get picked off

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #31 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:00:55 pm »

Quote from: Matt on April 12, 2010, 03:59:47 pm

Its nice to see Bourn is hitting well even if he did just get picked off

Don't sweat it. Neither Lee nor Pence would drive him in anyway.

Matt · « **Reply #32 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:01:21 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 12, 2010, 04:00:55 pm

Don't sweat it. Neither Lee nor Pence would drive him in anyway.

I was hoping he would just steal all the bases to home.

MusicMan · « **Reply #33 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:01:35 pm »

Bourn singles to CF.
Bourn picked off... slow mo shows he just barely beat the tag, but ump could not have seen it.
Manzella easy 6-3.
Pence rolls over 5-3, inning over.

MusicMan · « **Reply #34 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:02:09 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on April 12, 2010, 03:50:21 pm

I just noticed that the Astros have exactly 3 guys in the lineup today hitting over .200.

At least the leadoff man is one of them.

Matt · « **Reply #35 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:02:44 pm »

Let me guess, Pence was trying to pull a ball on the outside corner?

MusicMan · « **Reply #36 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:03:26 pm »

Quote from: Matt on April 12, 2010, 04:02:44 pm

Let me guess, Pence was trying to pull a ball on the outside corner?

Of course.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #37 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:04:13 pm »

Pence=Rally Killa

Matt · « **Reply #38 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:05:52 pm »

Shit, even Paulino knew to take the outside pitch to right field.

Limey · « **Reply #39 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:08:42 pm »

Quote from: Matt on April 12, 2010, 03:54:51 pm

How many double plays does that make this year?

That also means there's been a lot of traffic allowed.

MusicMan · « **Reply #40 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:09:23 pm »

Wainwright flies softly to LF
JD breaking out the "Eny Cabreja" filler material a little too soon
Schumaker grounds up the middle, just out of Kaz's reach
Ludwick with a sharp single to LF
Fox puts the hex on Wandy with the "worst batting avg. vs. opposing pitchers" graphic for Pooholes; instant HR to LF bullpen by Pooholes.

Fuck you, FOX.

4-0 Jakes.

juliogotay · « **Reply #41 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:10:16 pm »

Game over.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #42 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:10:24 pm »

Quote from: Matt on April 12, 2010, 04:05:52 pm

Shit, even Paulino knew to take the outside pitch to right field.

You're assuming that H. Pence has some hitting sense.

Matt · « **Reply #43 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:11:36 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 12, 2010, 04:10:24 pm

You're assuming that H. Pence has some hitting sense.

Even the tiny bit of credit is too much for that guy I suppose.

MusicMan · « **Reply #44 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:12:22 pm »

Holliday routine 6-3 after a "settle down" visit from Q
Yadi flies to CF

End 3, 4-0

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #45 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:12:43 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on April 12, 2010, 04:10:16 pm

Game over.

Not so fast, kemosabe! I smell a comeback!

MusicMan · « **Reply #46 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:13:13 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 12, 2010, 04:12:43 pm

Not so fast, kemosabe! I smell a comeback!

"Comeback" is not what this team smells like.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #47 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:13:52 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 04:13:13 pm

"Comeback" is not what this team smells like.

I'm a hopeless homer. What else can I say?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #48 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:15:21 pm »

This pitching to contact shit isn't all that it's built up to be.

MusicMan · « **Reply #49 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:15:48 pm »

Why the switch? Because we have no business talking shit about any other team.

Lee flies softly to RF, continuing his "you can't trade me if I'm washed up" tour.
Blum lines over the leaping SS, trips over 1b.
Feliz rolls over 5-4-3.

MusicMan · « **Reply #50 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:16:25 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 12, 2010, 04:15:21 pm

This pitching to contact shit isn't all that it's built up to be.

That was less "pitching to contact" and more "putting a curveball in the middle of the plate to the best hitter in the game".

Limey · « **Reply #51 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:18:39 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 04:13:13 pm

"Comeback" is not what this team smells like.

"Comebucket" is what this team smells like.

MusicMan · « **Reply #52 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:19:28 pm »

Am considering pulling "The Pacific" up on the DVR. Peleliu was certainly more competitive.

MusicMan · « **Reply #53 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:21:09 pm »

Rasmus 1-3
Freese lines to Bourn, amidst the discussion of his drinking problems
Ryan up, described as "too flashy" for the Cards.
Ryan bounces 4-3.

End 4: 4-0.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #54 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:23:05 pm »

We're within a touchdown?

Jacksonian · « **Reply #55 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:23:19 pm »

All right Astros. Couple of baserunners and a couple of homers and we're back in this game!

MusicMan · « **Reply #56 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:23:38 pm »

Around the majors:

Phillies went down by 4, promptly dropped 7 on the gNats. 7-4 thru 5. The Phillies are the best team in the league, and it's not close.
Cubs dropping a 9-5 soup bone on the Brewers. Doug Davis couldn't even make our rotation.
Twins leading their home debut 3-0 against BoSox.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #57 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:25:23 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 04:23:38 pm

Around the majors:

The Phillies are the best team in the league, and it's not close.

Thanks Ed.

MusicMan · « **Reply #58 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:28:07 pm »

Kaz bounces high to Wainrwight, 1-3.
Q bounces to 2b, holds it long enough to make Q look like he's actually coming close on the ply.
Wandy singles to LF
Lucas claims that lack of timely hitting is the problem. MM claims that lack of ANY hitting is the problem.
Bourn goes fishing on a wormburner, strikes out to end inning.

MusicMan · « **Reply #59 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:28:23 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on April 12, 2010, 04:25:23 pm

Thanks Ed.

"Revisionist" - BP

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #60 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:29:53 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 04:28:23 pm

"Revisionist" - BP

Philistine!

Matt · « **Reply #61 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:30:52 pm »

Call me crazy but I'm gonna predict at least one win by the time April is over.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #62 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:32:18 pm »

Quote from: Matt on April 12, 2010, 04:30:52 pm

Call me crazy but I'm gonna predict at least one win by the time April is over.

you're crazy

WakePhil · « **Reply #63 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:33:00 pm »

What is the opposing pitcher's OBP so far this season? Quite sure its better than the Astros overall average.

austro · « **Reply #64 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:34:00 pm »

Quote from: Matt on April 12, 2010, 04:30:52 pm

Call me crazy but I'm gonna predict at least one win by the time April is over.

Bad news: Cards sweep Astros.
Good news: Imagine how much fun it will be to listen to CubFan when the Astros get their first victory of the year in Wrigley.

MusicMan · « **Reply #65 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:38:02 pm »

Wainwright walks
Schumaker bunts, fielded by Wandy, who nips the pitcher at 2b
JD making fun of hockey
Ludwick lines a single to LF, basically what he's done every time
Pooholes took a fucking curtain call after his HR, as shown on the "Coors Blast" or whatever the fuck its called. You just homered off the worst team in baseball. Big fucking deal!!
Wandy gives Pujols nothing to swing at, loads the bases.
Mills out... Wandy out, Lopez in.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #66 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:38:17 pm »

Top three in the Co-ardinals lineup is 7-9 thus far, with Senor Pujols coming to the plate.

chuck · « **Reply #67 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:39:33 pm »

Fantastic. Mills just removed the team's most consistent hitter.

MusicMan · « **Reply #68 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:42:34 pm »

Lopez induces the 5u-3 DP from Holliday to clean up Wandy's shit.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #69 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:48:23 pm »

pence had a great pitch to hit there, read its location well, and still tried to pull it. result-- weak-ass liner to center.

Matt · « **Reply #70 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:49:15 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on April 12, 2010, 04:48:23 pm

pence had a great pitch to hit there, read its location well, and still tried to pull it. result-- weak-ass liner to center.

But how are ticket sales to Hunter's Lodge? You gotta think about priorities.

MusicMan · « **Reply #71 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:50:55 pm »

Mazella leads off with a liner in front of a diving Rasmus
Pence actually turns a little on a pitch, but it's a harmless liner to CF
Lee strikes out swinging. I'm nearly as sick of him as of Pence.
Blum pops foul to 3b by the rail.

sporadic · « **Reply #72 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:51:02 pm »

Pence's BA looks like something that would come up on a breathalyzer

Jacksonian · « **Reply #73 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:53:54 pm »

Quote from: sporadic on April 12, 2010, 04:51:02 pm

Pence's BA looks like something that would come up on a breathalyzer

If he makes an out on his next ab, he'll be right at the legal limit, .080.

Matt · « **Reply #74 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:54:22 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on April 12, 2010, 04:53:54 pm

If he makes an out on his next ab, he'll be right at the legal limit, .080.

I can't wait until he's sober.

chuck · « **Reply #75 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:56:53 pm »

Do NOT fuck with Q.

sporadic · « **Reply #76 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:57:06 pm »

Quote from: Matt on April 12, 2010, 04:54:22 pm

I can't wait until he's sober.

I can't wait for him to be on the verge of death by alcohol poisoning

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #77 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:57:38 pm »

tank commander going hit and run with no outs and a 4-run lead against the astros offense. strike out/throw out double play declares Q

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #78 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:58:23 pm »

Quote from: sporadic on April 12, 2010, 04:57:06 pm

I can't wait for him to be on the verge of death by alcohol poisoning

wait, are we still speaking figuratively?

Matt · « **Reply #79 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:58:26 pm »

Quote from: sporadic on April 12, 2010, 04:57:06 pm

I can't wait for him to be on the verge of death by alcohol poisoning

I think that will be a longer wait.

BudGirl · « **Reply #80 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:00:10 pm »

Q saved a run. Makes Mr. Happy's comeback possible
.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #81 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:00:16 pm »

ha ha larussa you overthinking piece of shit! gr double makes 1 on two outs. and why is an aging, extremely skinny ronald mgwire in the shitty pants dugout?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #82 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:00:33 pm »

Fucking DoRay are talking about being in a Strat-O-Matic league. And just called Christy Mathewson the "Big Six." There's a goddamn game going on and these idiots are jabbering about this shit? Doesn't Drayton listen?

BudGirl · « **Reply #83 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:01:18 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 12, 2010, 05:00:33 pm

Fucking DoRay are talking about being in a Strat-O-Matic league. And just called Christy Mathewson the "Big Six." There's a goddamn game going on and these idiots are jabbering about this shit? Doesn't Drayton listen?

doubtful

austro · « **Reply #84 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:01:33 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 12, 2010, 05:00:33 pm

Doesn't Drayton listen?

No.

MusicMan · « **Reply #85 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:01:47 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 12, 2010, 05:00:33 pm

Fucking DoRay are talking about being in a Strat-O-Matic league. And just called Christy Mathewson the "Big Six." There's a goddamn game going on and these idiots are jabbering about this shit? Doesn't Drayton listen?

For once, I can't blame them. The Astros, once again, are not remotely competitive in this game.

Limey · « **Reply #86 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:01:53 pm »

MLB At-Bat on my iPhone is giving pitch speeds to a decimal place. Because that really makes a difference.

For example, the pitch that Freese just whacked was 91.7mph, whereas none of the earlier fastballs got about 90.9mph.

MusicMan · « **Reply #87 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:02:08 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 12, 2010, 05:00:10 pm

Q saved a run. Makes Mr. Happy's comeback possible
.

Biggio could have thrown Rasmus out on that.

MusicMan · « **Reply #88 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:02:34 pm »

Molina grounds out
Rasmus wallks
Rasmus thrown out stealing on a phantom tag, but the throw beat him by a good second. Apparently a missed hit and run.
Freese ground-rule double down RF line
Lopez strikes out Ryan to close the inning.

Limey · « **Reply #89 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:02:54 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on April 12, 2010, 04:57:38 pm

tank commander going hit and run with no outs and a 4-run lead against the astros offense. strike out/throw out double play declares Q

The Astros may suck, but win, lose or draw, La Genius is a douche.

BudGirl · « **Reply #90 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:03:07 pm »

I wonder if Bill and JD keep talking about players, besides the pitchers, batting 9th their way of saying that is where they want Pence in the lineup?

BudGirl · « **Reply #91 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:04:25 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:02:08 pm

Biggio could have thrown Rasmus out on that.

It must have been exciting, that out woke me up from a nice little nap.

MusicMan · « **Reply #92 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:04:34 pm »

Even the Rocket commercials are depressing. "This is a team, playing for pride, and nobody's going to stop them..."

austro · « **Reply #93 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:05:47 pm »

So St Louis is playing their 7th game, and Pujols has 14 RBI. Will any Astro have 14 RBI before May?

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #94 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:06:28 pm »

Hey Limey,

I have a British question. Recently I was listening to the Gang of Four song "Ether," and at the end the guitar player repeatedly goes "There may be oil under Rockall." So I've heard this song several thousand times, but for the first time it actually occured to me to look up what "Rockall" is? According to the internet, it's some super tiny rock/island somewhere in the middle of the ocean between Ireland and Iceland, which the internet hints has some kind of symbolic or nationalistic significance to British people.

So, Limey, my question to you is: "What's the deal with Rockall?"

Lurch · « **Reply #95 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:06:44 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 12, 2010, 05:05:47 pm

So St Louis is playing their 7th game, and Pujols has 14 RBI. Will ~~any~~ the Astros have 14 RBI before May?

FIFY

MusicMan · « **Reply #96 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:06:46 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 12, 2010, 05:05:47 pm

So St Louis is playing their 7th game, and Pujols has 14 RBI. Will any Astro have 14 RBI before May?

No. Not a chance.

MusicMan · « **Reply #97 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:07:01 pm »

Feliz bounces out quickly, 6-3
Kaz K looking
Q bounces 1-3.

At least it's a quick game.

Limey · « **Reply #98 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:07:26 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:04:34 pm

Even the Rocket commercials are depressing. "This is a team, playing for pride, and nobody's going to stop them..."

Coming to a baseball franchise near you, later this Spring.

MusicMan · « **Reply #99 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:09:16 pm »

If anyone can screengrab the Fox assholes showing the "worst batting averages against pitcher" graphic prior to the Pujols HR, I'd appreciate it.

austro · « **Reply #100 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:10:03 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:09:16 pm

If anyone can screengrab the Fox assholes showing the "worst batting averages against pitcher" graphic prior to the Pujols HR, I'd appreciate it.

You must have today's recap.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #101 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:10:27 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:04:34 pm

Even the Rocket commercials are depressing. "This is a team, playing for pride, and nobody's going to stop them..."

so are they saying that nobody's going to stop them playing for pride? what if they're playing for money? or for fun? or to impress nba-loving bar skanks?

Lurch · « **Reply #102 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:10:41 pm »

Quick... without looking it up, how many walks have the Astros taken so far this season? Hint, the second worst Reds have 15.

MusicMan · « **Reply #103 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:11:03 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 12, 2010, 05:10:03 pm

You must have today's recap.

Bingo.

Limey · « **Reply #104 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:11:28 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on April 12, 2010, 05:06:28 pm

Hey Limey,

I have a British question. Recently I was listening to the Gang of Four song "Ether," and at the end the guitar player repeatedly goes "There may be oil under Rockall." So I've heard this song several thousand times, but for the first time it actually occured to me to look up what "Rockall" is? According to the internet, it's some super tiny rock/island somewhere in the middle of the ocean between Ireland and Iceland, which the internet hints has some kind of symbolic or nationalistic significance to British people.

So, Limey, my question to you is such: "What's the deal with Rockall?"

Rockall is also the name of a ocean "zone" (don't know any better way to describe it) which makes schoolboys chuckle when mentioned on the BBC's shipping weather forecast - which used to be given at the top of the hour during Radio 4's test match commentary. I believe it was the battleground for the Anglo-Bjorkian cod wars of the 1970s when both countries argued over who's fish it was in that part of the sea.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #105 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:11:33 pm »

Five?

MusicMan · « **Reply #106 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:11:48 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on April 12, 2010, 05:10:41 pm

Quick... without looking it up, how many walks have the Astros taken so far this season? Hint, the second worst Reds have 15.

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BudGirl · « **Reply #107 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:12:05 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on April 12, 2010, 05:10:41 pm

Quick... without looking it up, how many walks have the Astros taken so far this season? Hint, the second worst Reds have 15.

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austro · « **Reply #108 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:13:04 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on April 12, 2010, 05:10:41 pm

Quick... without looking it up, how many walks have the Astros taken so far this season? Hint, the second worst Reds have 15.

I thought I heard that Q's walk was the 8th one this year.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #109 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:13:23 pm »

Quote from: Limey on April 12, 2010, 05:11:28 pm

Rockall is also the name of a ocean "zone" (don't know any better way to describe it) which makes schoolboys chuckle when mentioned on the BBC's shipping weather forecast - which used to be given at the top of the hour during Radio 4's test match commentary. I believe it was the battleground for the Anglo-Bjorkian cod wars of the 1970s when both countries argued over who's fish it was in that part of the sea.

thanks! somehow i missed the day we learned about the Anglo-Bjorkian cod wars in history class

MusicMan · « **Reply #110 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:13:35 pm »

JD musing one why chopped liver gets such a bad reputation.
Wainwright hammers a double down the LF line.
Lopez out, Byrdak in, because you gotta go left-lefty when you're down 4 and couldn't score in a whorehouse.

Matt · « **Reply #111 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:13:44 pm »

Opposing pitchers continue to get on base.

WakePhil · « **Reply #112 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:14:15 pm »

Quote from: WakePhil on April 12, 2010, 04:33:00 pm

What is the opposing pitcher's OBP so far this season? Quite sure its better than the Astros overall average.

A quick check proved this to be true. Wainwright's double probably puts it out of reach for the season. LaGenius would bat the opposing pitcher lead off in this lineup.

MusicMan · « **Reply #113 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:15:10 pm »

Schumaker bunts hard to pitcher, Byrdak gets Wainwright at 3b.
Mills out, Byrdak out, Sampson in, Towles in the 9 hole on the double switch.
Somebody tell Mills to stop sucking up to LaRussa.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #114 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:15:17 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on April 12, 2010, 05:10:41 pm

Quick... without looking it up, how many walks have the Astros taken so far this season? Hint, the second worst Reds have 15.

Why would they draw walks? What pitcher would be afraid to groove the ball to them?

Lurch · « **Reply #115 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:16:12 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:11:48 pm

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Sorry, MM, missed that earlier. Just looking at the comparison team stats. BB and RBIs on a pretty amazing pace.

Matt · « **Reply #116 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:16:15 pm »

At least Byrdak has a sweet beard in his gameday photo.

MusicMan · « **Reply #117 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:17:48 pm »

Quote from: Matt on April 12, 2010, 05:16:15 pm

At least Byrdak has a sweet beard in his gameday photo.

Folks, we have to pace ourselves on the "at least"s. The gameday photos should be saved for at least another month.

MusicMan · « **Reply #118 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:21:28 pm »

Sampson in to face Ludwick
Blum runs down the steps of STL dugout chaseing a pop... says, "damn, one of the places I *haven't* played"
Ludwick tirples to CF, Bourn runs into wall full speed, initially appears hurt, may just be shaken up

5-0 Cardinals

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #119 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:21:30 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:09:16 pm

If anyone can screengrab the Fox assholes showing the "worst batting averages against pitcher" graphic prior to the Pujols HR, I'd appreciate it.

Check yer messages...

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #120 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:21:48 pm »

shit shit shit shit shit.

if fucking bourn got hurt trying to make a play on that shit!!!!!!!!!! we have NOBODY else right now.

BudGirl · « **Reply #121 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:22:17 pm »

he seems to be okay

this team almost seems cursed.

juliogotay · « **Reply #122 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:22:55 pm »

Somewhere, Cecil Cooper is laughing his ass off.

austro · « **Reply #123 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:23:46 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 12, 2010, 05:22:17 pm

this team almost seems cursed.

Cursed will be when they make the announcement that Berkman has to have real surgery and will miss the season.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #124 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:23:48 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on April 12, 2010, 05:22:55 pm

Somewhere, Cecil Cooper is laughing his ass off.

maniacally laughing his ass off. his fingernails made it into this shit pie too.

Lurch · « **Reply #125 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:23:58 pm »

JD now looking for the other team to "lose it for you"

MusicMan · « **Reply #126 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:24:02 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on April 12, 2010, 05:21:30 pm

Check yer messages...

You're a good man, don't let anyone say otherwise.

MusicMan · « **Reply #127 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:24:27 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 12, 2010, 05:23:46 pm

Cursed will be when they make the announcement that Berkman has to have real surgery and will miss the season.

Someone's been reading Will Carroll.

austro · « **Reply #128 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:26:17 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:24:27 pm

Someone's been reading Will Carroll.

I have much more pride than that. I just have a bad feeling about his knee.

MusicMan · « **Reply #129 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:26:18 pm »

Sampson gets Pujols to bounce out to SS, and could not have lollygagged to first any slower. If the runner had broken for home, they could have turned two.
JD says the Astros need them to hand them a game.
Holliday walks.
Molina two-hopper to Manzella, inning over.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #130 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:26:22 pm »

okay, top of the 8th/ top of the order coming up. we need to GET. SOME. GOD. DAMNED. RUNS. RIGHT. THE FUCK. NOW.

i hate HAT HATE when we get SHUT. THE . FUCK. OUT. by drinkin dave recLAMATION ProjcECTSSSSSS

MusicMan · « **Reply #131 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:27:12 pm »

Wainwright is no reclatmation project... the Cards absolutely stole him from the Braves.

Oh, and this would be our third shutout in seven games.

juliogotay · « **Reply #132 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:27:24 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on April 12, 2010, 05:26:22 pm

okay, top of the 8th/ top of the order coming up. we need to GET. SOME. GOD. DAMNED. RUNS. RIGHT. THE FUCK. NOW.

i hate HAT HATE when we get SHUT. THE . FUCK. OUT. by drinkin dave recLAMATION ProjcECTSSSSSS

Wainwright is no reclamation project.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #133 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:28:33 pm »

maybe im confusing him with braden looper, or some other shithead pitcher they've ran out in the last few years

austro · « **Reply #134 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:28:46 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:27:12 pm

Wainwright is no reclamation project... the Cards absolutely stole him from the Braves.

I don't remember how they acquired him. What was the deal?

juliogotay · « **Reply #135 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:29:44 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 12, 2010, 05:28:46 pm

I don't remember how they acquired him. What was the deal?

Essentially JD Drew for Wainwright. Some scrubs were involved, too.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #136 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:30:42 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on April 12, 2010, 05:29:44 pm

Essentially JD Drew for Wainwright.

that's way worse

BudGirl · « **Reply #137 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:31:08 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on April 12, 2010, 05:29:44 pm

Essentially JD Drew for Wainwright. Some scrubs were involved, too.

thanks Walt?

MusicMan · « **Reply #138 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:31:59 pm »

Towles grounds 3-1
Bourn K looking
Manzella K swinging.

Astros staring back-to-back CG's squarely in the eye.

BudGirl · « **Reply #139 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:32:54 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:31:59 pm

Towles grounds 3-1
Bourn K looking
Manzella K swinging.

Astros staring back-to-back CG's squarely in the eye.

at least the first one wasn't a shut out. i don't see how manzella is going to score with pence and lee hitting behind him.

frankie · « **Reply #140 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:37:19 pm »

The Cardinals also got Jason Marquis and Ray King in the deal. (Gave up Eli Marerro in addition to Drew.) Easily the best trade of Jocketty's tenure, in my opinion.

BudGirl · « **Reply #141 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:38:15 pm »

Quote from: frankie on April 12, 2010, 05:37:19 pm

The Cardinals also got Jason Marquis and Ray King in the deal. (Gave up Eli Marerro in addition to Drew.) Easily the best trade of Jocketty's tenure, in my opinion.

what a thief. wasn't marquis the big part of the deal, at that time?

MusicMan · « **Reply #142 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:38:21 pm »

Rasmus 4-3
Freese solid single
Ryan FC 5-4, then a clusterfuck as Kaz throws the ball past Blum, Towles scrambles after it and makes a sidearm throw to 2b that doesn't come close, Ryan safe at 2b.
Stavinhoa PH for Wainwright, strikes out.

MusicMan · « **Reply #143 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:38:54 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 12, 2010, 05:38:15 pm

what a thief. wasn't marquis the big part of the deal, at that time?

IIRC, Wainwright was a stud prospect

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #144 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:39:46 pm »

We're still hitting above .200 for this game. A stirling .214!

frankie · « **Reply #145 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:40:17 pm »

Quote

wasn't marquis the big part of the deal, at that time?

Yes and King was a big contributor to the bullpen, probably one of the best lefty relievers at the time. Wainwright was still a couple of years away.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #146 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:41:05 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:38:54 pm

IIRC, Wainwright was a stud prospect

He was. He was the Braves' 1st round draft pick just a few years earlier.

BudGirl · « **Reply #147 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:41:22 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:38:54 pm

IIRC, Wainwright was a stud prospect

no doubt, after he mentioned marquis being part of the trade, that was the player i remembered from the deal.

why can't the astros trade all-star player pence for a starting pitcher, a reliever and a stud prospect. i'll also throw in almost any other player.

austro · « **Reply #148 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:42:12 pm »

Only having to pitch eight innings on the road should save a little wear and tear on the bullpen this year.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #149 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:42:38 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 12, 2010, 05:41:22 pm

why can't the astros trade all-star player pence for a starting pitcher, a reliever and a stud prospect. i'll also throw in almost any other player.

silly girl. that would have required objectivity and forethought.

MusicMan · « **Reply #150 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:43:09 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 12, 2010, 05:41:22 pm

no doubt, after he mentioned marquis being part of the trade, that was the player i remembered from the deal.

why can't the astros trade all-star player pence for a starting pitcher, a reliever and a stud prospect. i'll also throw in almost any other player.

I'll bet right now that Oswalt is our first player dealt this year.

BudGirl · « **Reply #151 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:44:02 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:43:09 pm

I'll bet right now that Oswalt is our first player dealt this year.

what trade limits does he have?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #152 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:44:20 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:43:09 pm

I'll bet right now that Oswalt is our first player dealt this year.

Oswalt wouldn't bring much more than a few mediocre prospects, let alone a ML starter and a young stud.

MusicMan · « **Reply #153 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:45:00 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 12, 2010, 05:44:20 pm

Oswalt wouldn't bring much more than a few mediocre prospects, let alone a ML starter and a young stud.

Take what you can get. I think he's going to ask out soon.

austro · « **Reply #154 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:45:04 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:43:09 pm

I'll bet right now that Oswalt is our first player dealt this year.

I read in the paper this morning that he left the clubhouse without talking to reporters after yesterday's game, and my immediate thought was that he's thinking he's only got a couple of years left and this isn't the way he wants to spend them. Looking at this team, I don't think he'd veto any reasonable trade.

MusicMan · « **Reply #155 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:45:14 pm »

Motte in, Pence leads off
Pence takes a pitch the OPPOSITE FUCKING WAY for a single. See what happens when you have an actual plate approach, Hunter??
Lee grounds 5-4-3, officially takes the lead as "doing the most to damage this team". At least he ran hard for about half the line.
Blum flies to LF.

Final score: Cardinals 5, Astros 0

MusicMan · « **Reply #156 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:45:39 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 12, 2010, 05:44:02 pm

what trade limits does he have?

Full no-trade, has previously said he'd go to ATL or STL

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #157 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:45:58 pm »

i don't know what's worse: the obvious, or that i could have left work a half hour ago and instead decided to stay around and watch the rest of the obvious?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #158 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:46:15 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 12, 2010, 05:44:02 pm

what trade limits does he have?

He's close to 10/5, but I don't think he's there yet. He will be by mid-year though, I believe. Dont' know what he has contractually.

Matt · « **Reply #159 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:46:15 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:45:39 pm

Full no-trade, has previously said he'd go to ATL or STL

I bet he'd go to Chicago with his buddy Jake.

MusicMan · « **Reply #160 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:46:16 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on April 12, 2010, 05:45:58 pm

i don't know what's worse: the obvious, or that i could have left work a half hour ago and instead decided to stay around and watch the rest of the obvious?

That's some poor fucking judgement there.

BudGirl · « **Reply #161 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:47:34 pm »

looking forward to the recap MM.

I just know I'll get the recap with the first win on wednesday. I figure if I keep saying it, sooner or later it will be true.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #162 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:56:52 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 12, 2010, 05:47:34 pm

looking forward to the recap MM.

I just know I'll get the recap with the first win on wednesday. I figure if I keep saying it, sooner or later it will be true.

Another game another gooseegg?

The Spleen · « **Reply #163 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:58:33 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 05:45:00 pm

Take what you can get. I think he's going to ask out soon.

Can he pass a physical at this point?

MusicMan · « **Reply #164 on:** April 12, 2010, 06:25:26 pm »

Berkman, paraphrasing Rounders:

If you can't find the cupcake on the schedule, you're the cupcake.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #165 on:** April 13, 2010, 08:53:23 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 12, 2010, 06:25:26 pm

Berkman, paraphrasing Rounders:

If you can't find the cupcake on the schedule, you're the cupcake.

Didja see Baseball Tonight last night on ESPN? Apparently they took an internet vote, and nobody's terribly confident that the Astros will with their first game anytime soon. I had my head in my hands.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #166 on:** April 13, 2010, 10:46:29 am »

I don't think the team is quite to this point yet, but a horrible record/high pick in the hands of Bobby Heck would speed along the franchise's recovery.

MusicMan · « **Reply #167 on:** April 13, 2010, 10:51:52 am »

Quote from: Andyzipp on April 13, 2010, 10:46:29 am

I don't think the team is quite to this point yet, but a horrible record/high pick in the hands of Bobby Heck would speed along the franchise's recovery.

Taylor Jungmann, come on down.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #168 on:** April 13, 2010, 10:54:47 am »

Quote from: 94CougarGrad on April 13, 2010, 08:53:23 am

Didja see Baseball Tonight last night on ESPN? Apparently they took an internet vote, and nobody's terribly confident that the Astros will with their first game anytime soon. I had my head in my hands.

That's your problem. Right there. You made the error of watching an ESPN production about baseball at all. ESPN.com SportsNation's latest poll was when would the Astros win their first game. I saw the 1988 Baltimore Orioles, which lost its first 21 in a row. I was in the opening day crowd as the Birds dropped their first game 10-0, with Teddy Higuera dropping a goose egg on them in their old Memorial Stadium.

Without Berkman, we're as bad as that club in my opinion. The '88 Birds ran off Cal Ripken, Sr. as skipper after the first six losses, but the new manager, Frank Robinson, didn't fare any better.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #169 on:** April 13, 2010, 10:56:01 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 13, 2010, 10:51:52 am

Taylor Jungmann, come on down.

How's that kid doing this season? He looked sharp as a tack against LSU in the CWS last season.

MusicMan · « **Reply #170 on:** April 13, 2010, 11:01:06 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 13, 2010, 10:56:01 am

How's that kid doing this season? He looked sharp as a tack against LSU in the CWS last season.

68K in 56 IP, 2.88 ERA, .221 batting average against. I haven't seen him yet this year, but all I've read says he'll be a no-brainer #1 next year.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #171 on:** April 13, 2010, 11:13:42 am »

Quote from: Andyzipp on April 13, 2010, 10:46:29 am

I don't think the team is quite to this point yet, but a horrible record/high pick in the hands of Bobby Heck would speed along the franchise's recovery.

Whoever drafts first will sit at the head of each round in what I've heard described as a very deep and highly talented draft class.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #172 on:** April 13, 2010, 11:31:16 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 13, 2010, 11:01:06 am

68K in 56 IP, 2.88 ERA, .221 batting average against. I haven't seen him yet this year, but all I've read says he'll be a no-brainer #1 next year.

I agree that with what I saw, he's a first rounder. He literally toyed with LSU. It was like a man pitching against young teenaged boys.

JimR · « **Reply #173 on:** April 13, 2010, 12:56:08 pm »

If Jungman had thrown strikes in the 9th inning of Game #1, we would have won the CWS and been back in Austin before LSU woke up.

juliogotay · « **Reply #174 on:** April 13, 2010, 01:40:44 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on April 13, 2010, 10:51:52 am

Taylor Jungmann, come on down.

Is he the kid from Temple?

austro · « **Reply #175 on:** April 13, 2010, 01:45:39 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on April 13, 2010, 01:40:44 pm

Is he the kid from Temple?

Georgetown HS, although I have a vague memory that he may have moved there late in his HS career.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #176 on:** April 13, 2010, 03:40:04 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 13, 2010, 10:54:47 am

That's your problem. Right there. You made the error of watching an ESPN production about baseball at all. ESPN.com SportsNation's latest poll was when would the Astros win their first game.

I don't typically watch ESPN baseball productions as such, but I was trying to catch the scores of the two late games that were tied and in extra innings. Normally when I see ESPN mock a team, I smirk and think, "Thank God that ain't my team/thank God I ain't a fan of that team"/something along those lines. Last night my head was in my hands because my smirk-less thought was, "Oh, Lord, they're talkin' about my team..."

moriartp · « **Reply #177 on:** April 13, 2010, 04:14:28 pm »

There are a number of names already being tossed around for next year's top few picks. Jungmann in one of them, along with Anthony Rendon (Rice), Sonny Gray (Vanderbit), and Gerrit Cole (UCLA). In addition, Matt Purke (TCU, Rangers' unsigned first-rounder in '09) will be a draft-eligible sophomore. There are a few more, but those are some off the top of my head.

It'll be a good year to pick high. Just don't ask how many of these guys are represented by Scott Boras.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #178 on:** April 13, 2010, 05:56:39 pm »

Quote from: moriartp on April 13, 2010, 04:14:28 pm

It'll be a good year to pick high. Just don't ask how many of these guys are represented by Scott Boras.

If we have to deal with Satan, then so be it. We can't just avoid the guy who happens to represent some very good ballplayers because *he* is a royal pain in the ass. Boras is probably not the only hard-nosed agent out there.

rifraft · « **Reply #179 on:** April 13, 2010, 08:07:56 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 13, 2010, 05:56:39 pm

If we have to deal with Satan, then so be it. We can't just avoid the guy who happens to represent some very good ballplayers because *he* is a royal pain in the ass. Boras is probably not the only hard-nosed agent out there.

The fact that we are already discussing the 2011 MLB draft is ridiculous.